Half Moon

Rooms and suites sit close to the sea, with patios or balconies looking over gardens, pools or the Caribbean. It's an easy stroll, or a quick bike ride, to the course, spa and restaurants, which is handy if you're trying to squeeze in breakfast before a morning tee time. The constant breeze off the water keeps things comfortable without relying entirely on air conditioning, and the layout means you're never waiting for a shuttle or navigating a sprawling property just to get from your room to the first tee.

Suites add separate living areas and larger balconies, while selected villas come with private pools, full kitchens and dedicated staff. If you're travelling as a group or family, the villas make sense. They give you the space to spread out and the privacy to relax without feeling like you're constantly in a hotel corridor.

Dining centres on the Sugar Mill, an 18th-century stone building that's been converted into an award-winning restaurant. The menu focuses on Caribbean ingredients and flavours, with an emphasis on fresh seafood and locally sourced produce. Beyond the Sugar Mill, the resort offers several other dining options, from casual beachside grills to poolside bars, so you're not eating in the same spot every night.

The Fern Tree Spa is a major draw. As one of the largest spa facilities in the Caribbean, it offers everything from traditional massages and facials to hydrotherapy, yoga pavilions and overwater meditation bungalows. If you're planning a longer stay or bringing non-golfers, the spa gives you a genuine reason to take a day off the course without feeling like you're wasting time.

The fitness facilities are above average for a golf resort. The gym is modern and well equipped, the Spinning studio runs daily classes, and the tennis courts are floodlit for evening play. If you're the sort of golfer who likes to stay active off the course, or if you're travelling with someone who doesn't play but still wants structured fitness options, Half Moon delivers.

Water sports include kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling and sailing, all available directly from the beach. The equestrian centre offers trail rides along the coast and through the estate grounds, which is a nice change of pace if you're staying for more than a few days and want to see the property from a different angle.